2016 Specialized Levo eMountain Bike
January, 2019
The goal of this project was to use use the layout of the Specialized Stumpjumper to build on the previous success of the first-generation Levo e-Mountain Bike. Key priorities were improving the integration of the bike frame, motor, and battery while also reducing weight.
My initial role in the project was to visualize how the Specialized Stumpjumper side-arm frame aesthetic could be most effectively applied to an e-bike. Initial sketches focused on the tube proportions and overall layout that would work best with the motor, battery, and other components we planned to incorporate into the bike.
One important tool that was used to align the design and engineering team was projecting rough CAD onto a wall and as an underlay for sketching.
Motor Area Sketch Refinement
As the most complex and technical part of the bike, we spent a significant amount of time refining this area. One aspect of this bike that we wanted to improve was keeping the motor cool. It is designed to shut off when it reaches a certain temperature to avoid overheating which could occur frequently during strenuous use. We explored adding heat sinks or air vents in order to extend the performance of the bike.
